C1661 Sword Pavilion Two Sects(part I)
"Elder Jade, I've come to Shen Nong Jia this time to suppress snakes. According to what I know, the Forbidden Snake is currently under the control of your Sword Pavilion. This matter involves the lives of two people. If you, Jadeware Elder, are able to accomplish this, then I, Lin Bai, will definitely remember your great kindness. In the future, as long as the Jadeware Elder has any requests, I, Lin Bai, will definitely go through fire and water without any hesitation! "
When that sense of urgency appeared in Lin Bai's heart, he felt more and more that he didn't have enough time. At the moment, the most important thing was to find the forbidden snake as soon as possible, so as to give Chen Baian and Wook'e a chance at survival. If they kept delaying like this, who knew what kind of accident would happen in Yan Jing that would have a bad effect on the overall situation.
"I might have to disappoint you, Fellow Daoist Lin. It's true that the Forbidden Snake is in the Sword Pavilion, but it is not in my hands. It is in the hands of my junior brother Chi Xiao." The jade artifact Elder bitterly smiled and shook his head, his face revealing an apologetic look. He said, "With his temper, even if I begged for mercy, I'm afraid it wouldn't have worked. Fellow Daoist Lin, I'm afraid it won't be that easy for you to obtain the Forbidden Snake …"
Hearing the jade artifact elder's words, Lin Bai couldn't help but frown. Whether it was Chen Baian or Wook'e, other than the Forbidden Snake, there was no other medicinal effect that could remove the shackles in their bodies. If he could not obtain the forbidden serpent, then everything he had done this time would be for naught.
In addition, Lin Bai was also very clear on why the jade artifact elder would say that this matter was not easy to handle. Although he hadn't seen Chi Xiao before, he had seen his three disciples, Ling Yun, Tai A, and Long Cai. Disciples like their masters, as disciples, all have a stomach full of resentment towards them, not to mention that master. Furthermore, Lingyun had lost his life at his hands, so this grudge was even deeper.
In this sort of situation, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was as difficult as ascending to the heavens for Lin Bai to obtain the Forbidden Snake from Chi Xiao.
"Youngest junior brother, what happened in Yan Jing? Why are you suddenly looking for this snake?" Upon hearing Lin Bai's words, Lu Yanzhao's heart tightened as he nervously asked Lin Bai.
"It doesn't matter …" Hearing this, Lin Bai forced out a smile to comfort Lu Yanzhao, and then sincerely said to the jade artifact elder: "Elder Jadeite, you are the Great Elder of the Sword Pavilion, your status is exalted, and I hope that you can give us some face and let us take a Forbidden Snake. "I promise you, as long as you are saved, I will do my best to repay your kindness."
"Yes, jade artifact elder, please be merciful and agree to our request." It wasn't just Lin Bai, Lu Yanzhao was also begging from the side: "You're the Great Elder of the Sword Pavilion, who dares to disobey your wishes …"
Although they knew that this matter was difficult to handle, in Lu Yanzhao's and Lin Bai's eyes, regardless of what happened, this Jade Artifact Elder's status in the Sword Pavilion was still considered revered. Moreover, he was Chi Xiao's senior brother.
"I'm Chi Xiao's senior brother, and I'm also the Great Elder of the Sword Pavilion. However, I'm afraid that I really can't be of any help in this matter …" Hearing Lin Bai and Lu Yanzhao's words, the jade artifact elder and Kun Wu's expressions immediately became somewhat awkward.
What was going on? Hearing the Jade Artifact Elder's words and seeing the awkward expressions on his and Kunwu's faces, Lin Bai couldn't help but feel curious in his heart. Looking at the current situation, it seemed that the jade artifact elder had no hope of persuading his junior brother to change his mind. What was the problem between the two that caused the jade artifact elder to say such words?
One had to know that a sect like the Sword Pavilion that had been passed down for thousands of years was different from the other sects that had small quarrels with the Practitioners in the outside world. The jade artifact elder was clearly Chi Xiao's senior brother. Even if they were juniors, if they couldn't be as united and friendly as Lin Bai and Zhang San Meng, they shouldn't have been so stiff, right?
"Fellow Daoist Lin, it's true that my Master is unable to help you with this matter. You should go ask Martial Uncle Chi Xiao yourself and see if he changes his mind." Noticing the awkward atmosphere, Kunlun hurriedly tried to reconcile the awkward atmosphere.
Lin Bai bitterly smiled and shook his head when he heard this. Just by looking at Tai Ah's attitude towards him, one could tell how vile Elder Chi Xiao's attitude towards him must be, asking him to ask him about it, wouldn't that be asking for trouble, pushing himself against the south wall? Thinking to this point, Lin Bai did not persist and cupped his hands towards the jade artifact elder, saying, "Since the jade artifact elder has hidden his difficulties, then forget it, I will think of something else. However, if there is really a disturbance and something is damaged in the Sword Pavilion, I ask for the forgiveness of the jade artifact elder. "
Although Lin Bai's words sounded like he was threatening the jade artifact elder, only the people involved knew that Lin Bai's words didn't contain the slightest bit of threat, but rather narrated the truth. The matter regarding the forbidden snake was related to the lives of Chen Baian and Wook'e. Lin Bai naturally could not abandon him. If he wanted to obtain the forbidden snake, he would have to start a conflict with Chi Xiao.
Once the two began to fight, the world would inevitably fall apart and their might would be unparalleled. No matter who won or lost in the end, the Sword Pavilion's end would not be any better. His foundation that had existed for thousands of years might even be destroyed in a single strike.
"My Master has already said this. It's not that he doesn't want to help, it's just that he is too weak. Why do you have to painstakingly pressure him!?" Kunwu was young and proud after all. Hearing these words, he only thought that Lin Bai was trying to use words to suppress the jade artifact elder. Immediately, his sword-like eyebrows twitched as he coldly shouted, "So what if it's really happening? Do you really think that my Sword Pavilion will be afraid of you?"
As the sound of his voice faded, the entire arena was filled with a tense atmosphere. It seemed that as long as the wind blew, a great battle would break out.
"Kunwu, you really are confused. Fellow Taoist Lin did not use words to threaten me …" Just at this moment, the jade artifact elder bitterly laughed. His expression changed a little, and as if he had made some sort of decision, he clenched his teeth and said, "If I don't clarify this matter, then Fellow Daoist Lin might really believe that my jade artifact does not want to help, which is why I deliberately refused." "Since there are no outsiders today, I will just pull down my pride and reveal this ugly incident …"
"Master …" Hearing the jade artifact elder's words, Kunlun immediately opened his mouth and tried to stop him.
"Things have already happened, so why should we be afraid of others saying anything?" The jade artifact elder glared at Kun Wu and sighed. He said slowly, "Everyone, you may not know this, but ever since the ancestor ascended in cultivation and became a sword immortal. Due to his hasty departure, many things were not explained clearly. As a result, my Sword Pavilion's school of practice gradually evolved into two … "
As the aged voice of the jade-robed elder rang out, a long history regarding the Sword Pavilion gradually began to unfold before the eyes of the crowd.
In reality, the Sword Pavilion was not as rigid as they seemed. There were also many differences within them. This disagreement didn't only arise in the current generation, but also in the history left behind by the Sword Pavilion Martial Ancestor after he ascended.
According to what the jade artifact elder said, the ancestor of the Sword Pavilion was a heaven warping genius. Not only did he have an unparalleled cultivation base, his control over the sword had reached a superb level.
Whether it was the original Sword Pavilion or the Sword Pavilion in Shen Nong Jia, both were actually created by the sword pavilion's patriarch. However, the only difference was that the Sword Pavilion in Shen Nong Jia was originally used as a division between the Sword Tomb and the Spirit Sword Mountain.
But with the passing of time and the history of China, the sword pavilion in the Sichuan and Shu Plains was no longer suitable for sword cultivators to live in. That was why they decided to relocate and move to this sword pavilion in the Shen Nong Jia and waited here for thousands of years.
It could be said that if it weren't for that Sword Pavilion Martial Ancestor's painstaking arrangements, there wouldn't be the Incense Flames Inheritance to the current Sword Pavilion. However, a wise person would always have a mistake. Even the Sword Pavilion's ancestor did not expect that he would leave behind a huge problem for his descendants.
And this difficult problem was the struggle between the factions within the Sword Pavilion. The ancestor of the Sword Pavilion was a heaven warping genius. He was a person of exceptional talent, so his methods of cultivation were complex and the techniques he imparted to his disciples were also different. Amongst these disciples, there were two types of methods that practiced the most. The first was to control the sword with one's Qi, practice the Qi in one's chest, and follow the path of the sword with one's heart; the second was to train the sword in one's palm, and the second was to follow the path of the sword!
The method of using Qi to control the sword was the same as Elder Jade Artifact, Kun Wu's and the others'. The method of specializing in using the sword in the palm was also the method of using Chi Xiao, Tai and the others'. Back when the sword pavilion's ancestor was present, these two factions had many conflicts. They both believed that their own methods were the most suitable for sword cultivation. Fortunately, there was the Sword Pavilion Martial Ancestor at that time. These people were able to remain calm, confirm each other's cultivation base, and enhance their own experiences. Although there were some small conflicts, they could still maintain their unity.
However, no matter which of the two sects it was, neither of them could have imagined that the sword pavilion's founder would suddenly raise his sword and become a sword immortal. However, this old man's ascension was too hasty. He didn't even leave behind a single word to indicate where the two factions should go from here.
It was one thing if he didn't ascend, but once he ascended, the Sword Pavilion immediately erupted into a commotion. As the saying goes, there are no tigers in the mountains, and monkeys are called kings. Regardless of whether it was a party using Qi to ride the sword or a group using the sword to step into the Dao, everyone wanted to become the king of the monkey. However, no matter which side it was, they were unable to convince the other.
Since words didn't work, then there was only one way left, and that was to plunder! However, the way these sword cultivators swung their fists was naturally more exquisite and elegant than the way the drunkards fought in the outside world.
He did not know how many times he had fought or how many times he had argued, but in the Sword Pavilion, he did not manage to combine the two sounds into one sound. Moreover, the more they argued, the more the differences between the two sects grew. They held their own views and never took half a step back. The more fights there were, the more friendship would be thrown to the back of one's mind.
The disciples of the first generation, because their teachers and disciples were all taught by their ancestors to dispel their doubts, were still able to maintain restraint during the debate. However, the disciples that they had later accepted, could not remember any friendship between fellow sect members, nor could they remember any friendship between fellow sect members.
The elders were clearly fiercely competing with each other. Naturally, they secretly fought with even more joy. Even several times, they were on the verge of shooting themselves.